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Stage 6 Life Stages of Home Ownership - Caring For Your Home During Your 80s

Posted 07/12/17

Owning a home at any age is a commitment, but when you're caring for your home during your elderly years there are more things to consider... In our final article of our Home Ownership Article Series, we discuss the types of decisions you'll need to make and how to get the best value for

Earthquake Preparedness - Is Your Home Secure?

Posted 30/03/17

Earthquakes are unpredictable and the best form of defence is to be prepared. Keeping a well-stocked survival kit with food, water and other essential supplies is one way we can care for our family after a shake. We can also prepare our homes too, we take a look at ways you and your family can g

Ultimate Winter Ready Checklist

Posted 30/04/18

Autumn is a great time to get stuck in with preparations to get your home in the best shape and be a healthy place to be during the challenging winter months. Mould & mildew control Prevention is easier than treatment. Check around your house for spots that are prone to leaks, condensation or

Tips on Repairing Your Home After an Earthquake

Posted 27/04/17

In the days and weeks after an earthquake, priorities turn towards repairing the damage to your home. We've put together this handy guide to give you some tips on repairing your home after an earthquake... Your first step should be to contact the Earthquake Commission and your insurance c

Homeowners Guide to Summer Proofing Your Deck

Posted 23/02/17

Our skin isn't the only thing that needs protecting from the harsh New Zealand sun, our decking needs protection too. To keep your deck looking great, we’ve put together this handy guide on summer proofing your deck... How to keep your deck looking like new Summer brings more traffic and o

This is How your Gutters and Spouting Could be Damaging your Home (and what to do about it)

Posted 28/06/19

Guttering and spouting do more than take rainwater away, they are essential for a healthy, happy home. Read on to learn signs that indicate issues, and tips for resolving damage... What damage could my guttering be causing? Externally: A sagging gutter will damage your home’s fascia. P

Decking - Choosing the Right Material for Your Home

Posted 28/09/17

Timber is the most obvious choice for building a deck but we there are two more popular options that are worth some consideration. We take a look... Types of Decking Materials There are three main types of materials used when building a deck: timber, concrete and composite timber. Timber

Essential Swimming Pool Maintenance To Do This Summer

Posted 22/12/16

There’s nothing like taking a dip in your own swimming pool. Kiwi summers and the backyard swimming pool go hand in hand. But do you know what essential swimming pool maintenance it will require?... Top 5 swimming pool maintenance tips Kids, adults and even dogs love a good swim during summe

What Should You Do After a Damaging House Fire?

Posted 11/05/17

A house fire is a devastating experience, regardless of the amount of damage. Your first instinct may be to begin the clean-up and repair work, but there are several key things to work through first... Five things to do after a house fire There are five important tasks for you to do, if yo

Stage 5 Life Stages Home Ownership - Getting Your Home Ready for Retirement

Posted 30/11/17

Thinking about whether the house you're currently living in is suitable for retirement is an important to consider. Many downsize, but should you?... While your house remains your castle, there comes the time we need to adapt it. Getting your home ready for retirement is all about thinking

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More Than Meets The Eye: The Bosch Robot and The Handyman Lending A Hand

Posted 29/03/18

Exciting and unique jobs often pass through Builderscrack. A member of our customer service team spotted this one... and we knew we had to share it. Kustom Design Studio posted a job looking for a Handyperson to help take down and assemble a massive robot. This robot was created by Bosch with the help of Kustom Design Studio. The robot is made out of Bosch power tools and has been travelling around New Zealand. The tradie, found through Builderscrack, was tasked with helping to take down the robot which was residing in Bunnings Shirley and then assembling it back up at the AMI Stadium for the Crusaders Games. Quite the celebrity robot!

Homes On Show - Save My Bathroom

Posted 30/05/18

Behind every job there is a story. This one starts with a homeowner, and a vision to renovate her bathroom from an outdated 1970’s relic to a modern, clean, and functional bathroom. The Dilemma The story starts with Joanne and her first tradie, a referral from a friend. The tradie seemed great. The homeowner and the tradie agreed that Joanne would buy everything that was needed for the bathroom, and the tradie gave her a cost to install and renovate to her plan. Fast forward three months and the tradie was nowhere to be seen and uncontactable. With the goods for her bathroom waiting in Mitre 10 and a loan taken out for the project, Joanne was desperate to get the job underway. The Solution “I spoke to someone at work, saying I didn’t know what to do. I needed to have my bathroom renovated, and my colleague said, have you put it on Builderscrack? Then they showed me how Builderscrack works, how to log on and use the site. I put the advert on the next day, and within two

More Than Meets The Eye: The Bosch Robot and The Handyman Lending A Hand

Posted 29/03/18

Homes On Show - Save My Bathroom

Posted 30/05/18

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Small wallpaper tear

Posted 3 months ago

Need to fix a small wallpaper tear

General Handyman Tasks Tirau, South Waikato

Handy Man - General (preferably retired qualified builder)

Posted 4 years ago

I need a handy man (preferably qualified retired builder - do builders retire?) to do casual small odd jobs on a residential rental property in Putaruru. The property is currently tenanted and I'd like to be able to call Mr MacGyver when the odd job comes up. Hrly Rate - negotiable

General Handyman Tasks Putaruru, South Waikato

Deck Extension

Posted 11 years ago

Extension to existing deck

General Handyman Tasks South Waikato

Finishing off tasks

Posted 10 months ago

I've been renovating a flat and am in the final stages. I want some help to get it done in good time. Tasks may include: painting skirting boards, cutting and fitting toekicks and cabinet handles, installing swinging glass shower screen, plastering a ceiling, some painting, putty replacement, window catches etc. Depending on skills, there may be work available in the other flat.

General Handyman Tasks Putaruru, South Waikato

Door handle

Posted 2 months ago

replace door handle and lock (supplied)

General Handyman Tasks Tirau, South Waikato

Ceiling

Posted 11 years ago

WALLS & CEILING 1) - Re-gib & plaster Size is approx 15sqm Need ceiling either replaced or batton & reline and new Gib Coving & pastered to paint finish

General Handyman Tasks South Waikato

Vanity

Posted 4 years ago

installation of bathroom vanity. the old vanity has two taps. the new vanity which I've bought has a single mixer tap. I have extension flexi hoses to go with the vanity.

General Handyman Tasks Tokoroa, South Waikato

Tokoroa and surrounding areas - property security upgrades

Posted 1 year ago

Women's Refuge is looking for handymen, builders or electricians for jobs to strengthen our client's properties. Works includes: replacing glass doors with solid, installing solar lights and window safety stays, changing locks. Police vetting required.

General Handyman Tasks Tokoroa, South Waikato

Small fence

Posted 1 year ago

I have 16meters of picket fence i would like put across the front of my property. Holes have already been dug for posts...13mtr as a fence and 3mtr made as 2x gates for the driveway. Also have an old wooden door needing cut down and put up as another gate..and possibly another small gate to be erected. Am trying to fence my property so my dog can run free. am half there but have been let down by unreliable young men.

General Handyman Tasks Putaruru, South Waikato

Door jambs

Posted 8 months ago

Require 9 new door jambs not needing doors to be hung as we are waiting to paint and carpet first so just new door frames

General Handyman Tasks Putaruru, South Waikato

Interior doors

Posted 1 year ago

Am needing 8 interior hollow core doors to be installed

General Handyman Tasks Tokoroa, South Waikato

Full house stip out

Posted 4 years ago

Strip out all walls and ceilings of gib board and any other debris.

General Handyman Tasks Tokoroa, South Waikato

Rental repair

Posted 2 years ago

Spouting to be pulled off and replaced Deck railing to be replaced check window sill for water damage in bedroom

General Handyman Tasks Tokoroa, South Waikato

CARPORT - Tokoroa

Posted 11 years ago

CARPORT - Tokoroa

General Handyman Tasks South Waikato

Post and mesh fence

Posted 1 year ago

I need a boundary fence along back and down side of property. Looking at timber post with wire mesh to about 1.2m high.

General Handyman Tasks Tokoroa, South Waikato

Pine tree branch trimming need chipping

Posted 9 years ago

We have very recently dropped about 40 large pine trees and about 10 large blue gum trees. We are handlng the logging up okay but looking for somebody who can come and clear up and chip all the branches. Some are quite large!!. Chipping can be discharged into area on our land so we can use as mulch at a later date. Estimate at least 2 < 3 days work.

General Handyman Tasks South Waikato

Section work

Posted 3 years ago

I have a large seriously overgrown lawn that needs taming and advice on the repair or removal of a large shed at the back of the property.

General Handyman Tasks Tokoroa, South Waikato

Fitting sliding doors and windows

Posted 2 months ago

i need sliding door put in plus windows quotes needed

General Handyman Tasks Tokoroa, South Waikato

Minor rot repairs

Posted 1 year ago

Minor rot needing repair on outside of weatherboard house

General Handyman Tasks Putaruru, South Waikato

Bathroom Completion

Posted 1 year ago

We have done some renovating in the bathroom, however now in need of some help with the following * Line sear atone on walls * finish the bath surround * remove the shower , and refit as its not plumb Please make contact if this work is within your specialty field. I have added photos so that you can see whats involved

General Handyman Tasks Tokoroa, South Waikato

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Our trusted tradies will respond to your job, often within a few minutes. You decide who you want to communicate with. You’re in control the whole way.

Mike's Flooring Prep

Joined October 2019

Supplier/Installer of Carpet/Carpet tiles/ Vinyl planking/Laminates. Uplifting of carpet, vinyl, floor Grinding and Preparing the floor for new. Leveling.

Straight Edge Plastering

Joined June 2018

Currently a 3rd year Interior Plasterer. Specializing in; Home Renovations New Builds Cove/Cornice Installation and Repair Fair, Affordable and No Hassle

mp installs

Joined January 2014

Hi I'm Mat. I have been in the industry for over 15 years now. I'm a fully qualified engineer. No job to big or to small. I pride myself on providing competitive quotes and rates, then completing job on time and on budget. Welding, pool fences, handrails, stainless, aluminum, I do it all.

Mcmillan Builders Limited

Joined May 2020

Hello! We are a small team of 2 people, we specialise in the following - New Builds, Renovations, Decks, Fences/Retaining walls, and any repair job that our clients need fixing! feel free to get in touch and get a competitive quote :)

Drill Slingers Ltd

Joined February 2020

Hi, I have been in the building industry for over 20years. While I specialise in new builds I have extensive experience in all work from major renovations to minor improvements to a home. We are a professional company that work hard to meet deadlines at a competitive price. Please consider us to give you a no-obligation quote for your next project.

BKF Builders

Joined May 2019

I am a trade qualified builder with 27 years experience in both residential and commercial construction. I am very professional and work hard to complete anything from new builds to renovations in a timely professional and reliable manner.

lcj services

Joined May 2018

house relocation,piling, demolition, overwidth piloting, winching and recovery, general repairs, odd jobs , container movers ,transport, salvage and rescue, fire recovery

A&C CONTRACTORS NZ LIMITED

Joined May 2019

We are specialized in new builds and renovation, and we also do smaller jobs from time to time. We take pride in what we do and we make sure that whatever we do, will meet our client's needs. We provide competitive quotes and try to complete the jobs on budget. We always make sure that we hit our deadlines. We are here to help you along the way and to turn that piece of paper into reality. We woul...

BUC Ltd

Joined April 2017

We are a small family owned and operated business. We specialise in the smaller, more intricate demolition and refit work needed for elite refits. Our scope of work ranges from clearing small office spaces for refitting, renovations, through to total building demolition. We pride ourselves on our quality of work, efficiency and competitive rates. We are also able to work in with the challenges...

AWM Limited

Joined January 2018

AWM Ltd is an Asbestos and Methamphetamine removal company which is licensed with WorkSafe to remove both Class A & Class B contaminated material. Asbestos can be found in textured ceilings, cladding, fencing , lino and roofing in both residential and commercial areas. We have our own Supervisors and a Telarc Certified Safety Management System in place. Services Include: * Supply testing f...

Sv building limited

Joined November 2018

Hi there, I’m a licensed builder with nearly ten years in the building industry. I’ve worked on and managed a large variety of sites. These range from high end new builds and renovations right down to the essential small jobs such as replacing a shower unit. I also have experience with building rural/ light commercial steel frame sheds. I work together with an experienced craftsman plumber,...

A T Painters ltd

Joined May 2020

Hi, we recently started a business about a year ago after working in the painting trade for about 15 years, we have experience in small and large jobs, interior, exterior, new builds, repaints, commercial and residential. we also pride ourselves on getting the job done within deadlines and meeting budgets, we are a friendly team who cares about the finished product.

Vaneo2019 ltd

Joined June 2019

Hi. I am a qualified composites engineer making fibreglass products for more than 22 years,after giving that up ,I started Renovating houses and have done so for the last 7 years. We have moved back to the Waikato 2 years ago after living in Auckland for 7 years . I have gone solo from my previous employer who is now manufacturing benchtops. which with cabinets I installed for almost 2 yea...

TimberFox Floors

Joined July 2019

Hi, We run a Property Maintenance & flooring company trading as TimberFox Floors. The works we do : We supply & Install Carpet Laminate, solid wood Tiles, Carpet Tiles Vinyl & do all kind of floor preparations. Interior & exterior Paintings Gutter cleaning Gib fixing Gib stopping Lagging work for plumbers to apartments Soundproofing etc

THE TILE LAYER

Joined August 2011

floor and wall tile layer, water proofing in all and any wet areas, over 20 years experience in residential and commercial tiling, stone, ceramic, mosaic, design and lay, i have done some building, plastering and painting. i can waterproof anything you may want sealed, retaining walls, roofs, second floors, look at my web sites please. http://www.tilelayerhamilton.com http://www.til...

B O L D Landscape Design and Construction

Joined September 2011

Over 20 years landscape design and construction experience. From a simple small fence to a full residential contract.Happy to simply provide a concept plan with estimates on costs of work required. Excellent portfolio can be provided upon request - simonmasters21@gmail.com

L & B Construction

Joined September 2019

We have done renovation in houses, painting and decorating, plastering, concreting, paving, fencing, house insulation, and cleaning in and outside the house or offices for 12 years. Whatever others won’t do we will be there to help your needs. Our professional, honest and hard working team will go extra mile for deadlines and to suit your budget. We specialise in any renovations from roof to floo...

Sherm's Plumbing Ltd

Joined December 2019

Hi there. Sherm's Plumbing Ltd has over 10 years plumbing experience, specialising in anything from new builds & renovations to smaller maintenance jobs. We take pride in our work & choosing Sherm's Plumbing will mean you get more of a personal & professional touch. We offer competitive quotes & our communication is second to none.

Total Roofing Solutions

Joined May 2012

Hi, i have 15years extensive roofing knowledge,. I am experienced with all roof types and also do roof painting and flashings etc. i am very honest and happy to go the extra mile for you. I do quality workmanship for reasonable prices

A Lawrence

Joined December 2015

I have just started working self employed. My name is Aaron and I am a hard-working qualified builder with seven years experience both here in New Zealand and working abroad. I am friendly and enjoy talking to clients and potential clients. I am a soletrader who has experience in New builds, renovations, additions, restoration as well as other small jobs. Small jobs include repairs, new decks incl...

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